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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media Black Media Leaders Respond to Newsom’s Plan to Cut Journalism Fund by $20 MillionLast week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $20 million from a landmark...
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After a Week of Battling Health Care Cuts, Congressional Black Caucus Talks...
By Lauren Burke, NNPA During a session with reporters on May 15, six members of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed their battle to push back on massive cuts to health care and messaging strategy....
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Biden’s Diagnosis Renews Focus on Prostate Cancer Risks
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentFormer President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a...
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Rediscovering Malcolm X: A Glimpse Into His Life
By David C. Miller, Word in Black Throughout American history, the assassination of Black leaders has served as a tipping point, igniting the greatest fears of Black Americans and rocking the moral...
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‘Modest’ Restorations to San Diego Budget
Mayor Todd Gloria delivering the 2025 State of the City. PHOTO: City of San DiegoBy Macy Meinhardt, V&V Staff Writer, CA Local News Fellow Mayor Todd Gloria’s revised budget is out, and the...
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Juneteenth Information and Resource Fair Celebration
Presented by The Fourth District Seniors Resource Center When: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m.- 200p.m. (doors open at 10am)Where: George L. Stevens Senior Community Center (570 So. 65 th Street,...
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Why Malcolm X Keeps Inspiring Black Art
By Nadira Jamerson, Word in Black Malcolm X burns in the imagination of Black artists — serving as a muse for poets, rappers, and filmmakers who channel his demands for justice and liberation. Now a...
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WWII Veteran, Floyd E. Greenlee, Celebrates 100th Birthday
By CW The FreelancerSurrounded by generations of family, friends, and well-wishers, Floyd E. Greenlee marked a major milestone on May 1, 2025 – his 100th birthday, which was celebrated on May...
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It Takes A Village Hosts Heartfelt Mother’s Day Celebration
By CW The FreelancerIn a powerful display of community, remembrance, and appreciation, more than 20 women gathered on May 10th at J Street Pier in Chula Vista for the “Mother’s Day Purse Bouquet” event...
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Affordable Childcare Remains a Barrier: Solutions in New Report
By Jason Roberts, NNPA While America’s childcare supply grew nationally, the price of that care continues to rise—placing affordable, high-quality care out of reach for many families. A new report...
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Malcolm X Still Scares America —That’s Why Schools Erase Him
By Quintessa Williams, Word in Black “Malcolm X at 100” is Word In Black’s series honoring the life, ideas, and legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz on what would have been his 100th birthday.When Jesse...
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Sex, Coercion, and Stardom: Diddy Case Mirrors Music’s Ugly History
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentAs Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal sex trafficking case and the slow unraveling of his once-untouchable legacy, a larger question...
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Angel Reese Targeted After Flagrant Foul; WNBA Launches Probe
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentThe WNBA has launched an investigation into what it called “hateful fan comments” directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during...
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As Trump Targets DEI, Republican-Led States Intensify Efforts To Stamp It Out
By David A. Lieb, Associated PressJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican-led states are accelerating efforts to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, expanding from higher education to...
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Trump’s Stance Against South Africa Is Not Just About White Farmers. It’s...
By Gerald Imray, Associated PressCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim this week that there is an unreported “genocide” happening against white farmers in South Africa was...
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May Revise: Newsom’s 2025 Budget Preserves Services Critical to Black...
By JoeW. Bowers Jr., California Black Media On May 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his revised 2025–26 state budget, a $321.9 billion proposal designed to close a projected $11.9 billion deficit while...
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County Names New Public Health Officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan has been named as the County of San Diego’s new Public Health Officer. Dr. Thihalolipavan most recently served as Public Health Medical Officer within the County’s Medical...
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Jazz at the Creek 2025
Back again! 14th Jazz at the Creek, When: Sat Aug 30 – Sun Aug 31, 2025, Headliners: GERALD ALBRIGHT and DURTI-RYCE ft. DURON, San Diego CA, 21+TICKET OPTIONSGeneral Admission:$50 Advance / $60 At the...
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Response to “Unlearning White Supremacy”
Letter to the EditorMy name is pastor Dale Huntington of City Life Church in Mt Hope. I would like to respond to your opinion article “Unlearning White Supremacy” by Fawn Walker-Montgomery of the New...
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Americans Are Divided Over DEI Programs On College Campuses, An AP-NORC Poll...
By Jocelyn Gecker and Linley Sanders, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump seeks to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices on college campuses, a new poll suggests that...
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